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Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

I see both sides here. If a member doesn't wish...

I see both sides here. If a member doesn't wish to participate, simply don't.
There are some trolls in here who deliberately continue to disrupt the topic, but this wasn't an attempt at trolling. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 11:31 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

I rode the ALR 5 a bit before disassembly, but...

I rode the ALR 5 a bit before disassembly, but I'm trying to keep this one fresh because it's in very good condition with practically no miles on it. Can't risk a scratch if I wanna sell it like new....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 10:57 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

The Madone is gonna be my personal bike, I'm not...

The Madone is gonna be my personal bike, I'm not reselling this one, most likely. I mean once it's finished I'll still put in an ad for about 2.6 - 3K just in case. If somebody buys it fine, but I'll...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

Everybody who bought it loves it, there doesn't...

Everybody who bought it loves it, there doesn't seem to be much complaining. Battery life is apparently a non-issue so I'm sold if I can find a really good deal.
The bike/frame I'm about to buy...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

Very nice, the SL7 ones are sick. I was able to...

Very nice, the SL7 ones are sick. I was able to try an SL5 out briefly and the feeling was amazing. How has electronic shifting been so far, noticing anything different?

I just bought the Emonda...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

Yeah, that's profit. The word wealth has...

Yeah, that's profit.

The word wealth has some additional connotations which I didn't mean to imply.

Also, "selling for double" is a hyperbolic phrase which you're still choosing to understand...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 07:00 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

What would be your max amount that you're willing...

What would be your max amount that you're willing to pay for a new road bike? Also, are there any particular parts that you swear by and can't go without?


Probably just training to defeat Cell....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 05:42 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

I'm saying the likelihood of structural failure...

I'm saying the likelihood of structural failure is greater.

Even straight out of the factory, there may be quality or material aberrations that can lead to problems later on.

I'm speaking in...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

Well that's the problem with used carbon frames...

Well that's the problem with used carbon frames or wheels, you literally don't know what your looking at. I have had a couple CF MTB frames tested via ultrasound and they always found something. Even...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

Which one? Pictures are always welcome. :)

Which one? Pictures are always welcome. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

Nice, also quite expensive still. I am...

Nice, also quite expensive still.

I am getting those Lamdas with 50mm most likely.
https://www.lambda-racing.de/product-page/competition-laufradsatz
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 12:52 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

Nice. Do you have a picture of the Le Mond? ...

Nice. Do you have a picture of the Le Mond?
More and more people are grabbing light aluminium bikes when buying used, instead of carbon. Used carbon wheels are also a gamble, but with a frame it...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 09:47 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

Yeah it's the Emonda ALR 5. I'm currently...

Yeah it's the Emonda ALR 5.

I'm currently negotiating for an SL5 frame. The ALR 5 will get sold once I've finished switching those parts.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 09:29 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

2018 model with rim brakes for 600. I was...

2018 model with rim brakes for 600. I was initially just looking for the frame, but since the deal was good I took the whole thing.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

I just bought an ALR 5 used. It's stripped down...

I just bought an ALR 5 used. It's stripped down atm, I'm replacing the crank, wheels and stem.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,773
Posted By 2muchroad

Interesting point about the surface your're...

Interesting point about the surface your're riding on. I find it easier to climb uneven or irregular concrete on a MTB, but as soon as it gets smooth there is nothing better than sitting on a road...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-24, 06:10 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

Sure, I can appreciate that, but I also think...

Sure, I can appreciate that, but I also think that's not quite fair because of course we'll do anything for our children. Your daughter is awesome btw, she reminds me of my cousin who competes in...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 11:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 397
Posted By 2muchroad

Your toxicity is reaching critical mass. The...

Your toxicity is reaching critical mass.
The vast majority of your interactions are routinely negative and confrontational.
Maybe there are personal reasons for this, but that's honestly no excuse.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 03:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 397
Posted By 2muchroad

Don't take it personally, this guy spams for a...

Don't take it personally, this guy spams for a living. Best to ignore these types.

Here is a nice video by GCN on the NSW's
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUdC3mrHcc8
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

Yeah ok that does look green-ish. I don't like it...

Yeah ok that does look green-ish. I don't like it actually. Weird that there would be such a difference compared to the website. They call it "Avalanche Grey / Slate" on there.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 185
Posted By 2muchroad

Here's what the Lamda look like on a bike, I like...

Here's what the Lamda look like on a bike, I like the look and 350 seems like a bargain.
https://www.lambda-racing.de/product-page/competition-laufradsatz
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 02:14 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

Yeah that looks extremely nice. The wheels are...

Yeah that looks extremely nice. The wheels are sick lmao. I was afraid about color schemes not matching on mine, but with CF wheels it seems that pretty much anything will work.

I meant this one...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

I agree, the value is determined by combining all...

I agree, the value is determined by combining all of those factors. Condition, mileage, price, warranty etc.
Personally, the only thing I'd consider buying new for myself is a carbon frame and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

Agreed, there have been some great responses. ...

Agreed, there have been some great responses.

You actually agreed about the point of diminishing returns.
So an interesting question could be whether you believe that point, relative to the lower...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

The same people consistently try to hijack and...

The same people consistently try to hijack and bait, that is the current crowd. All I can do is report and wait for real responses.


Actually I like that one, but I haven't seen those available...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

I said "pretty much any" and do you mean this...

I said "pretty much any" and do you mean this RLT9RDO frame?
https://www.ninerbikes.com/rlt-9-rdo-frameset/


I'm talking to everyone, not just this crowd.
Explain again, for those not in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

What frame and wheels are you talking about? ...

What frame and wheels are you talking about?
You are mistaking the exception for the rule.


I disagree. It's funny that you could get the same series of wheelset used for such a ridiculously low...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 11:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 185
Posted By 2muchroad

Looking for a used Carbon Wheelset

Are the Lamda more attractive than Roval at that price?


Lamda Racing Series 55mm - 350€

3000km
1.2kg without tires
Scratch on front wheel
Schwalbe Pro 28mm Tires
MSRP: 2000€
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

The wheelset is the same Cosmic Carbon Racing...

The wheelset is the same Cosmic Carbon Racing Series and the disc model is being sold for 500€ used. You think the disc brake version isn't more expensive than the rim one?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

I believe I actually found the wheelset of this...

I believe I actually found the wheelset of this 10K bike used for €500.
https://www.willhaben.at/iad/kaufen-und-verkaufen/d/cosmic-carbon-laufraeder-1063120399/
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

Ah ok, no problem. I wasn't referring to a...

Ah ok, no problem. I wasn't referring to a groupset and wheelset, but this groupset and wheelset, meaning the ones portrayed in the picture of post #55.
Of course I'm not suggesting that there...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 09:41 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

You disagree that the frame is the most expensive...

You disagree that the frame is the most expensive part of this or pretty much any bike? :rolleyes:
Ignorance all over the place then.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

This is the 10K model with Dura Ace. ...

This is the 10K model with Dura Ace.
https://shop.timebicycles.com/products/alpe-dhuez-disc-shimano-dura-ace


More than you though, apparently.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

Yeah, the frame is the most expensive piece of...

Yeah, the frame is the most expensive piece of the puzzle. Clearly, an additional $7,000 couldn't possibly be justified by this group and wheelset.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

Nah, that bike probably isn't 10K. DangerousDanR...

Nah, that bike probably isn't 10K. DangerousDanR must've been referring to something else or maybe he just used hyperbole.

The 2023 version of the Time Alpe D’Huez with disc brakes is only around...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 07:08 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

Who would spend 10K for this at any point? :lol: ...

Who would spend 10K for this at any point? :lol:
All the carbon and diamond encrusted groups in the world couldn't bump this above 4 - 5K of actual monetary value.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-24, 04:56 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

Agreed, I would call it the...

Agreed, I would call it the pre-(massive)-inflation era, but prices have definitely soared in all sectors since then. Brand new bikes between 2K - 3K offer a reasonable edge in terms of performance...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

Sure, but you explicitly stated that you ride...

Sure, but you explicitly stated that you ride expensive bikes because they get the most out of you in terms of physical fitness.
Followed by the assertion that you'd pay $10,000 for a bike if you...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 01:27 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

Wait, is that one of those Vintage Italian bikes...

Wait, is that one of those Vintage Italian bikes that sell for crazy amounts of money now? I've seen a bunch of Classic Italian ads on my sales platform lately and they always sell extremely well....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

Yeah I agree, if you have a solid frame you're...

Yeah I agree, if you have a solid frame you're good. Everything else can be easily upgraded. Especially with used parts that's a nice way to go.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 12:48 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

I understand what you mean. :rolleyes: What...

I understand what you mean. :rolleyes:
What would you say is a reasonable amount to maximize value?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

That's awesome! I can totally relate to upgrading...

That's awesome! I can totally relate to upgrading with used parts, there is definitely great value in that.
Starting a build from scratch with a nice frame is the way to go, I was trying to do...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

I'm just wondering, you self-admittedly ride...

I'm just wondering, you self-admittedly ride bikes to push the limit of what your body is capable of, but do you believe that a bike in your budget range, let's say $5,000, would help you achieve...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

Definitely. :rolleyes: You don't have a...

Definitely. :rolleyes:

You don't have a limit?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

I'm wondering at which point people would rather...

I'm wondering at which point people would rather get something else.
For me it's about $2,000. I'd probably get a new graphics card and water cooling parts instead.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,490
Posted By 2muchroad

Weaklings always seek the comfort of their peers...

Weaklings always seek the comfort of their peers when pressed. In a forum this is expressed by liking each other's posts. :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-24, 05:46 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 5,453
Posted By 2muchroad

How much did you pay for your road bike?

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/736x524/ccdf23df33cdb510d12e17cada063c99_c8ea21e9b566099bb7464060947c4e8f18a4f78d.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 10:11 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,490
Posted By 2muchroad

Finally, you got there. :deadhorse2:

Finally, you got there. :deadhorse2:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 09:39 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,490
Posted By 2muchroad

If I were selling tubular tires that fact would...

If I were selling tubular tires that fact would be clear in the components list.

What is it about this obvious practice of transparency that you don't understand?:foo:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,490
Posted By 2muchroad

There is a description listing all components...

There is a description listing all components clearly visible in every ad, you don't know what you're talking about.

Anyway, I might be going with the Swiss after all. The seller went down to 400€...
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